**Annual Reports for the year ended 31[st] March 2026 and Financial Statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2025 of the Parochial Church Council.** **Incumbent: Revd Tasha Anderson** ## **Bank: HSBC** ## **Independent Examiner: Hope Jones, Chartered Accountants** **Church Office Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea SO41 0SQ** **Milford PCC** is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure and is a registered charity. It has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical benefice of Milford on Sea (which includes Everton, Keyhaven and Lymore) the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has legal responsibility for both churches and both church halls. **Membership** Members of both Milford PCC and St Mary’s DCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) or the Annual District Meeting (ADM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. During 2025/26 the following have served: **Milford Parochial Church Council (PCC)** PCC Secretary: Mrs Beverley Smith _(Resigned at APCM 2026)_ ## **Members of the PCC:** |Incumbent:|Rev Natasha Anderson| |---|---| |Curate:|Rev Sam Dinsmore| |Vice Chair|Mr Eddie Donaldson| |Licensed Lay|Mrs S Richards| |Minister|| |Churchwardens:|Mr Eddie Donaldson| ||Mrs Annabel Taylor| |Treasurer|Mr Bill Darley (_Until APCM 2026)_| |Deanery Synod:|Mrs Rosemary Marcuse (_Until APCM 2026)_| ||Mrs Margaret Renouf_(Until APCM 2026)_| |Elected Members:|Mr Bill Darley_(Until APCM 2026)_| ||Mrs Sue Dighe_(from APCM 2025)_| ||Mrs Val Hanson_(from APCM 2025)_| ||Mrs Rosemary Marcuse_(Resigned at APCM 2026)_| ||Mr John Miller (_From APCM 2024)_| ||Mr Simon Pinnell_(From APCM 2024)_| ||Mrs S Richards_(From APCM 2025)_| ||Mrs Natalie Richardson_(From APCM 2025)_| ||Mrs Beverley Smith (_Until APCM 2026)_| ||Miss Elizabeth Whatmore_(from APCM 2024)_| ||Mrs Rebecca Webb_(From APCM 2024)_| **St Mary’s District Church Council (DCC)** was set up for that part of the Benefice of Milford on Sea in which the daughter church of St Mary’s Everton is situated in accordance with a scheme approved by the Diocesan Pastoral Committee and brought into effect on 19[th] March 1976. ## **Members of the DCC:** Incumbent: Rev Natasha Anderson Curate: Rev Sam Dinsmore Vice Chair Mr Eddie Donaldson (as Vice Chair of PCC) Deputy Mrs Myra Kirby Churchwardens Mrs Vera Peters (Standing down 2026) Treasurer: Mr David Kirby (2023 until AGM2026 )– willing to restand DCC Secretary: Mrs Katie Durrant (from AGM 2024) 2 Elected Members: Mrs Marlene Avery (from AGM 2025) Mrs Linda Bettle(Until AGM 2026) Mrs Debbie Hogg (Until AGM 2026) Mrs Joyce Pope (From AGM 2025) Mrs Margaret Renouf (From AGM 2024) Mrs Carol Rook (resigned at AGM 2026) 3 |Section|A: Statutory Reports:|| |---|---|---| |1.|Church Attendance……………………………………………………….………………|5| |2.|Vicar’s Report ……………………………………………………………………………….|5| |3.|Electoral Roll Officer…………….……………………………….………………………|5| |4.|Safeguarding Officer…………………….………………………….……….…………..|5| |5.|PCC ……………………………………………………………………………………………….|6| |6.|Churchwardens…………..…………………………………………………………………|7| |7.|Buildings and Fabric…………………..………………………………..………………..|7| |8.|St Mary’s……………………………………………………………………………………….|9| |9.|Treasurer ……………………………………………………………….……………………..|10| |Section B: Families and Mothers’ Union:||| |10.|Families and School (All Saints’ and St Mary’s)………………………………….……|11| |11.|Alpha………………………………………………………………………………………………………|12| |12.|Mother’s Union……………………………………………………………………………………….12|| |Section C: Our Worshipping Life Together:||| |13.|Bell Ringing and Tower Report ………………………………………………………|13| |14.|Music in Worship……………………………………………………………………………………|13| |15.|Flower Guild………………………………………………………………………………………..|14| |16.|Home Groups………………………………………………………………………………..…...|14| |17.|Beer and Bible……………………………………………………………………………..|14| |18.|Pastoral and Prayer Team…………………………………. ……………………………………15|| |19.|EcoChurch …………………………………………………………………………………………..|15| |Section D: Community and the Wider World:||| 20. Parish Website……………………………………………………………………………… 16 21. Tech Team……………………………………………………………………………………. 16 22. Menmeet ………… …………………………………………………………………………. 16 23. Mission Support…………………………………………………………………………………. 17 24. New Forest Basics Bank…………………………………………………………………………… 18 25 . Parish Magazine…………………………………………………………………………. …………. 18 Section E: Deanery Synod Report: 26. Ministry and Mission………………………………………………………………………………… 19 4 ## **1. Church Attendance** ## **All Saints’ Church Attendance:** Average Sunday attendance: 9am - 54; (52) 10.30am – 88 (80) and 5 children under 16: 6pm Worship and Praise once a month – 15 (23) Bubble Church – Adults 14, Children 8, Families 5. ( _Figures in brackets denote 2024 numbers_ ) ## **St Mary’s Church Attendance:** The average attendance at 10am is 37 (37) ## **2. Vicar’s Report** It’s been another year in which we give thanks to God for spiritual and numerical growth. New things have happened, new worshippers have joined us and we’ve continued to experience the faithful blessing of God among us. I am humbled and immensely grateful when I look back over this past year, giving thanks for all God has done. Our journey of ‘Living out Luke’ throughout 2025 has helped embed a culture of reaching out into our community and reaching out to the ‘one’ ( _Luke 15_ ). The Alpha and Talking Jesus courses have been an important part of this ( _Matthew 28:19_ ). In living out our churches vision of ‘Sharing the love and life of Jesus’ we’ve celebrated Baptisms, Bell tower projects and Beach services. Café Church, Christian’s Together services, Christingles and Choralia concerts. Tea, Toast and Toys, This Time tomorrow and Teatime Together. Music Festivals, Maintenance Teams, Messy Churches and so much MORE!! Through it all, God has continued to build up His church and His people. Our Gift day in 2025 has been a vital part of enabling much of what we do, alongside the practical and prayerful giving of everyone one who serves in our teams. As each of us offers our part into the life of our church, we have the immense privilege of being part of something far greater than ourselves (‘ _the whole is greater than the sum of its parts – Aristotle)_ and of joining God’s plans and purposes here. It is your prayers, your serving, your giving, your faithfulness, your commitment and your loyalty, that enable us to BE church. As you read this report and the stories of God at work among us, I hope you are encouraged and inspired. And as a response of thanks to God, for all He has done, encourage you to commit to praying for one person, one team or one activity in the year ahead. ## _**‘Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances’ (Thessalonians 5:16)**_ ## **Tasha Anderson** ## **3. Electoral Roll Officers Report** The revision of the Electoral Roll took place between 20[th] March 2025 and 6[th] April 2026. At the APCM last year there were 201 names on the Electoral roll. (During the year 26 more were added and 5 removed, 3 of whom died) . By the 6th April the Electoral Roll stands at 222. **Olivia Doull–Electoral Roll Officer** ## **4. Safeguarding Report 2026** ## _‘Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,’_ Proverbs 31:8 Safeguarding is an important umbrella term for how we enable our churches to be safe and welcoming spaces for all. Safeguarding is also the responsibility of every person in our churches. Our benefice safeguarding team now comprises: 5 **Rebecca Webb** - Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) **Mary Lakin** - Deputy Safeguarding Officer (DSO) **Lesley Prince** - DBS Administrator Together these three, with oversight by the PCC, are responsible for ensuring the outworking of the **Parish Safeguarding Policy Statement** which covers both Milford and Everton. In practical terms this means that every activity run by the church should have a Risk Assessment, which is reviewed at least annually; and a volunteer team who have been Safely Recruited and who regularly undertake Diocesan or Church of England Safeguarding Training. A **Code of Safer Working Practice** ensures everyone is aware of the expected behaviours of all those working or volunteering for the church. Other policies and procedures are also in place to maintain the safety of all. If anyone becomes aware of a new church group or activity, or a new volunteer, please contact Rebecca or Mary so that the necessary checks can take place. If anyone has a safeguarding concern, or witnesses something that just feels a little ‘off’ please also make contact. Not everything is a safeguarding issue, but our Safeguarding Team are trained to identify what is and isn’t, and to maintain our churches as safe spaces for everyone. Please find additional useful numbers below: **Parish Safeguarding Officers** (Rebecca & Mary): 07514 471545 (checked for messages every two days) or safe@allsaintsmilford.org.uk **Diocesan Safeguarding Team** (Siona & Jackie): 01962 737347 **Local Authority Out of Hours** : 0300 555 1373 or 999 in an emergency **Rebecca Webb** ## **5. PCC Report** Annabel Taylor and Eddie Donaldson were re-elected as churchwardens and two new members were elected to the PCC including Sue Richards who is our Licensed Lay Minister (LLM) representative. It had been agreed by the DCC of St Mary’s that their wardens did not need to attend All Saint’s PCC meeting as both Tasha and Eddie could represent St Mary’s views at PCC meetings. 2026 is the year when all Deanery Synod reps must stand down but could restand for re-election is they so desire. One member of the PCC has resigned and two members have served their three year term but are eligible for re-election for another 3 year term. The current number of PCC members stands at 15 including the Vicar and Curate. We meet six times a year and our meetings generally cover governance and policies and safeguarding. We do have the ability to vote by e-mail if approval is required before the next scheduled PCC meeting. Copies of the Buildings and Fabric team, Finance and Administration team, St Mary’s DCC minutes, and Deanery Synod minutes are circulated prior to meetings to ensure that all PCC members are aware of the day to day running of the church . An Office and Communications Team will be set up under the leadership of Andy Spence during April 2026. Any major issues in any of these areas are brought to a PCC meeting. We have 2 Away Days during the year when we endeavour to meet at a different location, which gives PCC members the opportunity to meet together in a more relaxed way and to have fellowship with one another without the pressure and time constraints of our usual business meetings. In May we covered topics such as Organisation and Structure, Ministry Team and Youth and after lunch majored on a talk by Tina Hodgett about Pioneering Parishes. In November we continued to focus on our vision of Sharing the Love and Life of Jesus and counting in One’s. 6 We have been very blessed in our meetings that there is a great feeling of unity within the members. Whilst time is given for each person to share any views they may have, we are generally united in wanting to assist the leadership to fulfil our purpose to share the love and life of Jesus in our community. ## Beverley Smith ## **PCC Secretary** ## **6. Churchwarden’s Report 2025** It has been such a privilege to serve as churchwardens over this year. We are so grateful for all the blessings we have received as a church. God continues to provide and surprise us as we grow, as highlighted by all the reports. We are excited that the work on the Bell tower has begun, and so thankful for the generosity of the church and wider community in giving funds and time to make this possible. Many village groups also use the church facilities and we continue to hold events involving the local community with the church family. We are also responsible for a large graveyard and are grateful for support as we seek to comply with new regulations. It has been 5 years since Tasha has joined us as vicar. We are reminded of Psalm 127:1, which she chose for her induction service. ## **Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. Psalms 127:1 NIV** We continue to depend on God, prayerfully seeking his guidance as we reach out into the community sharing the love and life of Jesus. This is all made possible with the help of the church family, volunteering so faithfully. We especially thank Tasha, for her leadership, many gifts, commitment, openness to the Holy Spirit, inspiration and encouragement. ## **Eddie Donaldson and Annabel Taylor** ## **7. Buildings and Fabric Report 2026** Over the past year, the Buildings and Fabrics Committee has continued to provide oversight, direction, and governance for the care, maintenance, and development of the church’s buildings and grounds. ## Church Buildings A significant proportion of the Committee’s work this year has centred on the Church Tower Project and its associated elements. Progress to date reflects a substantial collective effort, and we record our sincere gratitude to the Funding Team, whose diligence and perseverance were instrumental in securing the necessary resources to enable the project to proceed. At the time of writing, construction has commenced. The Committee recognises the importance of this project to the life of the church and anticipates its successful completion, ensuring the long-term preservation and enjoyment of the tower and bells for the whole community. Particular thanks are extended to Ryan Bunce and the Churchwardens for their leadership and coordination in bringing this project to fruition. Alongside this major undertaking, a considerable volume of routine and responsive maintenance has been carried out throughout the year by the Tuesday Maintenance Team. Their consistent commitment has 7 delivered substantial savings in both time and financial resources. The Committee formally acknowledges and records its appreciation for their willingness to undertake works, often at short notice. During the year, the Zip boiler in the church hall kitchen has been replaced, and new fire detection systems have been installed, contributing to improved safety and functionality. ## Faculties The Committee has overseen and progressed several faculty applications. Approval has been granted for the permanent removal of two pews at the rear of the church, as well as for a radiator connection. In addition, a faculty will be required to authorise the laying down of approximately twenty gravestones, which have been identified as posing a safety risk to visitors to the churchyard. ## Churchyard While much of the Committee’s focus is necessarily on the church buildings, increasing attention has been given to the churchyard. This has highlighted the need for a more structured and strategic approach to its ongoing care. To this end, consideration is being given to the establishment of a Churchyard Manager role to oversee maintenance and long-term planning for the churchyard as a whole. The Committee records its appreciation to the Churchyard Team for their continued efforts in maintaining the grounds to a high standard. Vegetation growth along the perimeter remains an ongoing concern. Discussions between the Churchyard Team and the Eco Church Team are in progress to identify and implement an appropriate and agreeable solution. ## Projected Works Two areas of concern have been identified for future action. Firstly, a section of lime plaster and lath has fallen from the ceiling above the organ loft. At present, it is unclear whether this is an isolated issue or indicative of a wider problem. An inspection by Overall Heritage is awaited to determine the extent of the works required and to recommend an appropriate course of action. Secondly, it has been identified that the church boiler is approaching the end of its operational life, and the current model is no longer in production. The Committee is considering interim measures, including the procurement of spare parts, while also undertaking a broader evaluation of replacement options. This will include consideration of efficiency, sustainability, and alignment with any future renewable energy strategy. The Committee remains deeply appreciative of the many individuals who volunteer their time, skills, and expertise in support of the ongoing maintenance and development of the church’s buildings and grounds. **Natalie Richardson** 8 ## **8. St Mary’s Review 2026** St Mary’s has continued to be a growing and busy place this past year, so many people coming forward to be involved in the planning of worship, social activities and the ongoing running of both hall and church to enable this to happen. So much goes on behind the scenes and much of this is due to Vera who over the years has done far more than any one realises, the beautiful grounds, maintaining the hall , organising required repairs, setting up Holy Communion, taking part in cafe church, involvement in friendship lunch and coffee, the list is endless . We would all like to express our heartfelt thanks as she steps down to enjoy well deserved time for her own activities. The format of monthly worship has changed and evolved over the past year due to pressures on the ministry team. Second Sundays have been lay led over a period of time and have included Songs of Praise and a service led by the Sway Hand Bell Ringers. Future plans include the introduction of live streaming the service from All Saints on these occasions. Change can be difficult but can also offer an opportunity for growth in different ways. The important thing is that our doors are kept open for all so we can continue to be a focal point in our community. Our worship included a celebration of Mothering Sunday, an Easter trail in the copse, a harvest supper, Remembrance Day, village carols and an adult Nativity. The latter was a bit of an experiment but provided a fresh way of looking at the impact of the events of that first Christmas night. And we mustn’t forget the great success of Holiday at Home in August when we “travelled” to Scotland. Cafe church has grown in the way more people are wanting to take part and share the way it is presented each month. We finished the much enjoyed Hymns We Love and recently have moved on to looking at The Lord’s Prayer which is proving to be quite a challenge and very thought provoking. We are so pleased that this informal way of worship has begun to encourage new people to join us. We are endeavouring to reach out to the village by introducing one or two social activities, Recently we held a very successful quiz evening, much fun, head scratching and attracting a large number of people who don’t normally come through our doors. It also raised some funds which pleased our treasurer! A table top sale and the very successful Autumn bazaar also made a very significant contribution. Whilst finances have to be a consideration reaching out to others is a priority. One person apparently remarked about the quiz night “ I thought being held in a church it might be stuffy , but it wasn’t at all”. Good that people see us as we really are. Looking ahead to Summer we plan to hold a Songs of Praise and church picnic on our recreation field, hopefully encouraging others to join us. Friendship coffee attracts a good number of people each week and Lunch club is so much appreciated and enjoyed by around thirty people each month. A Christmas Day lunch for those who may otherwise have been alone at this time was as ever a great success , made possible by many willing volunteers. So we look ahead to a year which will undoubtedly be busy, most certainly provide challenges but one in which we continue to share the love and life of Jesus in our community. **Myra Kirby Churchwarden** 9 ## **9. Treasurer’s Report** This report should be read alongside the PCC’s _Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2025_ , which combine the finances of All Saints’ and St Mary’s. It has been a deeply humbling privilege to serve as Treasurer this year, a year shaped above all by the Bell Tower Appeal. What began as a practical response to the 2021 Quinquennial Inspection which highlighted urgent repairs to the Tower, has become something far greater: a visible testimony to God’s provision. Detailed discussions with the Diocese began in 2023, including guidance on fundraising and the necessary permissions for major works to our historic church. By late 2024, the project was estimated at £165,000. However, once fully specified and tendered, this rose in early 2025 to around £250,000. When additional works (such as repairs to the west windows) were included to achieve longer-term cost efficiencies, the total requirement reached £300,000. At that point, we turned to prayer. And God has answered abundantly. He has brought together an exceptional team, each offering their particular gifts: Jayne Tarry (Diocese), whose knowledge on grant givers and the preparation required was invaluable; Elizabeth Whatmore, who led the Fundraising Events Team with great energy and vision, raising £98,000 and demonstrating clearly the strength of local support; John Miller, Reg Odbert and Elizabeth, whose careful work on 3 grant applications secured £105,000; Rob Askin, who led the pledge appeal; Natalie Richards, our Heritage Architect, now leading the Buildings Team, following the dedicated work of Val Hanson; Adam Smith, ensuring that this work can be carried out safely while the church continues to flourish. We give heartfelt thanks for each of these individuals, and for the many others who have supported them so generously with their time, skills and prayers. We have also been greatly encouraged by the responses from our village community, the majority of whom are not (yet?) part of our regular congregation, who have given generously and shown how much this church matters to them. We are equally grateful to the Garfield Weston Foundation, the National Churches Trust, and The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their significant support. Above all, we thank you, the faithful members of our church family, whose regular monthly standing orders sustain the daily life and ministry of our churches. Through your generosity, we are able to continue to meet our bills, pay our office staff and Rebecca our Family and Schools Leader, continue to give away 10% of our committed income to other mission organisations and also contribute in full to the Common Mission Fund which pays for our clergy and makes a contribution to other clergy salaries across the Diocese. All this generosity has enabled our position to remain stable. Unrestricted reserves stand at approximately £189,000 across both churches, with each broadly breaking even during the year. As we begin the Tower project in 2026, we do so with confidence and gratitude, supported by £56,000 in Restricted funds for the Tower and £125,000 in Designated funds already set aside for Building Restoration. Looking ahead, we expect to receive £105,000 in agreed grant funding as the work progresses, along with £36,000 in pledged donations. Alongside the Tower repairs, we are also now able to undertake urgent plasterwork inside All Saints’ whilst skilled heritage craftsmen are on site, making the most of this opportunity to care for our building. It has become clear that this project is about more than just stonework. It is about people, community and witness. It is about preserving a place where lives are touched, faith is nurtured and God is encountered. So, I would encourage us all to continue to pray that the time and donations given and the experience of God having provided so abundantly, will serve to draw each and every one of us in our villages into a deeper thankfulness for and knowledge of Jesus’ life and His love for each one of us. **Bill Darley** 10 ## **SECTION B: Families, Alpha and Mothers’ Union** ## **10. Families and School (All Saints’ Church and St Mary’s Church)** _‘We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power and the wonders he has done.’_ Psalm 78:4 It is a joy to continue to lead the ministry for families throughout the benefice, with most of this work now being focussed in Milford. The strong links with **Milford Primary School** , where Andy Clapper, Helen Durrant and I serve as Foundation Governors, were praised during their recent SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools). Recently there has been the opportunity to build closer relationships with Milford and Keyhaven Scouting groups, Milford Preschool Plus and Milford Early Years Centre with all groups visiting the church. **Messy Church** and **Tea, Toast and Toys** in both Milford and Everton continue to take place regularly with core families with whom we are developing ever closer relationships, as well as visitors, attending each. This year we are experimenting with opening up Tea, Toast and Toys in Milford as a more intergenerational space, to encourage the building of friendships between adults of different generations. **All Together Worship** , an all-age service, continues to take place at All Saints’ each month. As well as being a service where all ages can worship together, providing a wonderful way to welcome baptism families, All Together Worship also provides regular opportunities for our youth to lead the church in worship. Over the past year our church youth have continued to meet, firstly on an ad hoc basis and then more regularly on Sunday mornings for **Youth Breakfast** ; a time of fellowship and an opportunity to dig into each Sunday’s bible passages. More recently, and following the launch of Bubble Church weekly, the youth have been meeting on a weekday evening to explore a Christian response to issues impacting their lives. **Bubble Church** , a new worshipping community especially for young families, is a wonderful opportunity for some of our youth to serve alongside adults. Although still new and relatively small we already have 3 families who describe themselves as ‘regular attendees’. Primary age children, whose parents attend All Saints’ at 10.30am, have the opportunity for more age appropriate teaching though our **smAll Saints** session which is provided three times a month in the Choir Vestry at All Saints’. ## **None of these activities could take place without an extensive team of committed volunteers. We are so very thankful for their generosity in giving of their time, skills and energy. Rebecca** 11 ## **11. Alpha** Since last year’s APCM, we’ve had two Alpha courses and eaten our way through some serious amounts of cheese and cakes. Last Summer, we held a small Alpha course on Tuesday afternoons. The smaller numbers made space for us to really share our stories and go deep quickly as we explored what having faith looks like today in Milford on Sea. Then after not having one in the Autumn term, we kicked off the new year with Alpha back on Sunday evenings and have just finished that course at the beginning of March. This course was launched off the back of our Christmas invitations and we met new friends who found us through the Christmas services and through social groups in the village. Across both these courses, we explored faith, looked at the big questions we have about belief in God and made space to hear each other’s stories and history. Every time we run Alpha, God always does new and exciting things and is so faithful in providing just what we need. After finishing Alpha, our participants have started reading the Bible, meeting in homegroups and coming to church. Everyone is at different stages but all participants enjoyed the process and left it keen to explore further. Thank you to the amazing team who have supported these courses as table leaders, set up team, prayer support and doing the background admin. It really has taken a full team to make these courses possible so we’re very grateful for the church’s support, encouragement and financially prioritising outreach in this way. **Sam Dinsmore** ## **12. Mothers’ Union** We continue to be a committee led branch and after Val Butterworth stepped down, we welcomed Lesley Prince as a new committee member. Our sincere thanks to Val for all she has done for Mother’s Union. We had a variety of speakers at our monthly meetings and in September welcomed our Diocesan President, Sue Murphy. We joined with our branches in Brockenhurst and Hythe and in March the Lady Day service was held in St Nicholas Church, Brockenhurst and in December the carol service was held in St John’s Church, Hythe. We continue to support the local womens refuge with our collection of toiletries , together with our monetary support for various projects in our diocese and overseas. Eight first wedding anniversary cards and four baptism cards (with enclosures from Rebecca regarding family events) were sent. We look forward to 2026 – a special year as 150 years ago Mary Sumner had a vision of women supporting and encouraging each other in their faith and families, so Mothers Union was formed. **Christine Baldry** 12 ## **SECTION C: Our Worshipping Life Together** ## **13. Bell Ringing and Tower Report** Sadly, this year has brought us the loss of a band member, Frank Morton. He contributed a great deal to ringing at Milford along with maintenance of the bells over the last 3 decades. He is missed by many people, not only in Hampshire but all around the country. A peal was rung in Frank’s memory on the 11[th] February 2026. There are now ten regular ringers. We have one new learner, Isaac, who is progressing with the help of prepractice ringing thanks to Joe for assisting him. We still have the pleasure of welcoming band members from Lymington and other towers in the area who also attend on Mondays whenever possible. Visiting ringers, from different towers around the country, contact us with an interest to ring our bells. We continue to ring all eight bells on Sundays when possible and practise on Monday evenings from basic level through to medium level ringing. We ring for additional services throughout the year and we have had more joint practices at Milford with Christchurch, Hordle, Brockenhurst and Lymington ringers joining us. Additionally we have rung for weddings again this year. Band members have done their basic training regarding Safeguarding, with three of the team having completed Leadership Safeguarding. Thanks to all the ringers for their hard work on Sunday mornings and practice nights. Most importantly, many thanks to Tasha and the Church community for their continued support. Tower Captain, Margaret Morton Secretary, Caroline Goringe **Margaret Morton** Deputy Tower Captain,Peter Blencowe Steeple Keeper,Joe Gaskin ## **14. Music in Worship Report** Can I start by thanking you for your welcome. Ruth and I are enjoying being part of the church community, and it's a pleasure to serve here. I would also like to thank Pete Hanson for all that he did with the worship over the past few years. His wisdom and guidance has been much appreciated. The sung worship at All Saints is quite varied, and musically, covers a variety of styles - traditional at the 9am, and more contemporary at the 10.30. Over the past few months, we've been developing the way we lead contemporary worship. This has involved using prayer, linking songs together, and generally creating a musical flow. I've also worked with the festival choir under Valerie's direction, and it's been lovely to have them at the carol service, and again at Easter. We've also had some of the youth involved with the contemporary worship, and hope to increase their involvement over the next year. Can I finish by thanking all those who have served in the past year, and those who continue to serve. It's a joy to worship our loving God, and to be part of such a great team. ## **Chris Kipling** 13 ## **15. All Saints Church Flower Guild** The flower guild continues to decorate the church throughout the year excepting Advent and Lent. It was a most enjoyable time with the extra flower arrangements at Harvest to help with the Tower Appeal. Also extra arrangements for weddings. We have two new members, but if anyone else would care to join us they would be most welcome. We are endeavouring to follow Diocese guidelines on being eco friendly with our arrangements. Jackie is kindly doing more, especially organising and invoicing for which I am extremely grateful. ## **Jackie Parker and Andrea Fitz-Gibbon** ## **16. Home Groups** 95 people meet fortnightly in 11 home groups spread across Milford and Everton. The home groups have been following the sermon series - last year working through the gospel according to Luke and this year exploring Genesis. This gives us an opportunity to raise questions arising from sermons and to look at passages in more depth. After Easter home groups will work through ‘The Bible Course’ which is a journey through the entire Bible in 8 sessions, looking at God’s Big Story that he writes through Scripture into our lives. Some of those who attended the recent Alpha course will also be meeting on Sunday evenings to work through ‘The Bible Course’. Home groups also meet socially and from personal experience I can confirm there is healthy competition amongst the home groups to see which can have the most fun. In addition to reading the Bible together and enjoying time with one another, home groups are also a place to support one another both pastorally and in prayer, and to encourage one another as we grow and share our faith. Home group leaders meet regularly to discuss future study series, offer encouragement and learn from one another. If you are not yet in a home group but would like to join one please speak to me, Tasha or one of the wardens or click on the link below to send a message. ## **Andy Spence** ## **17. Beer & Bible** Once a month a group of men from the church - and occasionally some from beyond the church - meet at the Beach House Hotel to chat, share fellowship, exchange news, encourage one another, read the Bible and discuss issues that cross our minds. And of course we do this over a beer (or two) - other drinks are available. In recent months we have talked about our journey of faith and how we came to believe that Jesus is our Saviour, we explored the Advent story in the run up to Christmas, discussed Creation, wondering why God created the dinosaurs and more than 600 sextillion stars, and we have discussed questions arising from the Genesis sermon series. If you would like to join us please speak to either me or Sam. ## **Andy Spence** 14 ## **18. Pastoral and Prayer Teams** ## **Pastoral Team** There is a small official pastoral team, which includes Tasha, Sam, Andy, Rebecca, Gillian P, John M and Annabel. We are all called to love our neighbour and this is wonderfully demonstrated in the care within Home Groups. This is where the core of pastoral support is witnessed. Prayerfully and practically as a church family we support one another. Thank you. **We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 NIV** ## **Prayer Chain** There are 11 people on the prayer chain. In confidence we pray for the needs of the church family, whether it be health related or certain situations. It is such a privilege. Our prayers may not be answered as we hope however we do see God at work in his timing. **Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NIV** ## **Annabel Taylor** ## **19 Eco Church 2026** We have recently welcomed Danielle Esterhuizen to our committee of seven - it is encouraging to have a younger presence as we make future plans. Danielle’s job involves environmental planning and assessment. We continue to work towards achieving a Gold Award, which has now become more demanding. Colin Fry has been working hard behind the scenes, including drawing up a detailed proposal for churchyard management. Thanks to Clive Foster’s autumn planting, we look forward to seeing more colour in our Wildflower Meadow this Spring. In September, we are planning special services to mark Creation Sunday. ## **Douglas Marcuse** 15 ## **SECTION D – The Community and the Wider World** ## **20. Parish Website Report** ## Website Report 2026 The site is accessed at either of the two addresses: allsaintsmilford.org.uk or stmaryseverton.org.uk . It acts as a portal to life at both Churches, advice on Life Events, easy connection to All Saints’ YouTube channel for streamed services, a live list of Events and Sunday Services across both Churches. A 'Just Give A Little' payment portal had been added to the Donate Button on the Giving page. **Olivia Doull – Operations Manager** ## **21. AV Tech Team** The year since April 2025 has seen the tech team continue to support for each service in church and in the community, including weddings, funerals, school services in the church, and open air services, plus a number of other events in the church. The streaming of the 10.30am Sunday morning service to YouTube has continued to allow many beyond the church building to participate every Sunday, with an average of 15+ each week during service time and 50-80 views over the following days. The development of the band, under Chris Kipling’s able leadership, has led to fuller use of the sound system’s capabilities, with the aim for a fuller and more balanced sound both to the church congregation and those listening at home. It has been helped by the welcome addition of Brian Cox to the team and fuller assistance from Pete Hanson now released from some of his band duties., This is allowing separate monitoring of the stream on some occasions. Streaming has also benefited from the change to Wessex Internet suppliers to give a faster and more reliable connection. We now have a basic team of 12, divided equally between sound and visual presentation, plus a small number assisting Val Hanson at 9am Sunday services and with additional help from Derek Batterbee at funerals and weddings. We would always welcome newcomers of any age to join the team, training and supervision always available. As ever, I am immensely grateful to Terry Bufton and Pete Hanson for practical help with the hardware of the system and regular training assistance of the sound section of the team. **Colin Fry** ## **22. MenMeet** Now into its seventeenth year, MenMeet continues to offer a monthly series of meetings, mainly mainly at The Beach House – preceded by the option of a meal together. A chief objective remains that of bringing together men who belong to local churches with others who do not attend -yet, or who are not yet Christians As ever MenMeet continues to be inter-church and independent of any local church aegis. With invited speakers, topics during 2025 ranged from ‘A Career in Concrete’ to a talk by a prominent exfootball manager who included his personal testimony with a powerful challenge. The 2025 programme included a summer outing to gardens at Lepe, the customary 10 pin Bowls evening and occasional Saturday breakfasts (to be held at The Lighthouse in 2026). 16 From time to time MenMeet Plus continues to be held in a local home with the chief purpose of addressing contemporary issues of concern to Christians; upcoming evenings with foci on ‘AI – friend or foe?’ and ‘When our laws drift away from God’s’ in coming months. MenMeet continues to be planned by a team of four who would welcome the addition of others from churches not yet represented. ## **Dudley Andrews** ## **23. Mission Support Team 2026** The Mission Team continued with its work during the year. We prayerfully consider the distribution of church giving on behalf of the congregation of All Saints. During 2025 we were able to make distributions to organisations that we have regularly supported and to make special distributions based on immediate need. The special distributions included Christian Aid, Christians Against Poverty, Tearfund, the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal and New Forest Basics Bank. The team of four; Rosemary Marcuse, Jill Neale, Elizabeth Whatmore, and myself (John Miller) put forward the following suggestions for distribution in June and December and the PCC agreed and payments were made to the relevant beneficiaries. |**Charity**
Bible Society
Christian Aid General Funds
Christian Aid Middle East
Christians Against Poverty
Compassion
Friends of Namuwongo
Hope Now
The Leprosy Mission
New Forest Basics Bank
Salvation Army Christmas Appeal
Tearfund
Word for Life Trust|**2025**
%
3,200
16%
1,000
5%
434
2%
434
2%
424
2%
4,200
21%
3,200
16%
3,200
16%
109
1%
325
2%
404
2%
3,200
16%| |---|---| ||**£ 20,130**
**100%**| We are delighted to have been able to assist with the work of organisations that fit with our criteria for giving. The beneficiaries are both local, national and international. Their work has benefit for a full range of ages from the youngest to the most elderly in populations. In August of 2025 we were able to host Mission Sunday and we created displays of the work and literature from each of the main five beneficiaries; Bible Society, Friends of Namuwongo Community Foundation, Hope Now, The Leprosy Mission, Word for Life Trust, and another long supported organisation - Compassion. Our special Christmas collections were distributed to Salvation Army, Tearfund, and The Children’s Society. ## **John Miller** 17 ## **24. New Forest Basics Bank** The New Forest Basics Bank (NFBB) continues to reach many families, schools and organisations across the New Forest. This is possible thanks to the 100% commitment by volunteers – from maintaining the delivery van to monitoring stock levels. Within All Saint’s church and the village it is always beautiful to see the response in the giving of nonperishable foods and toiletries. This is particularly evident at Harvest Festival, when young children, Beavers, Brownies and other youth organisations step forward with their gifts. It is a way of reaching out to give parcels to support clients through troubled times and demonstrating God’s Love in Action. The ongoing support of All Saint’s is so greatly appreciated at NFBB and enables them to continue to provide parcels to, sometimes an ever increasing number of single people and families. ## **Sue Forward** ## **25. Magazine Report** Parish Magazine Report 2026 In November 2025, it was with great sadness that, following consultations with Tasha, we announced that the December 2025 edition of the magazine would be the final issue. Over the last two plus years, there were regular appeals for more people to join us but we were unable to restore the editorial team to a more viable level. However, our plan to finish with an extra special December edition in celebration of all the magazine had meant to its readers, contributors, advertisers and editors over many years exceeded all our expectations. We received so many articles from contributors, past and present, that we needed four extra pages! We are very grateful to our Graphic Designer, Steve Hayes, for his expertise in ‘shoehorning’ everything in to achieve such a special final edition. Thank you to everyone who has been involved with the life of the magazine since the first edition in 1886. We will still need to keep the village informed of the life of the church in Milford on Sea and Everton, so we wait prayerfully to see what God has in store. ## **Valerie and Jackie (Editors** 18 ## **SECTION E** ## **26 Deanery Synod report** Lyndhurst Deanery Synod meets three times in the year and enables clergy and lay representatives from each parish to share support and good practice on matters of common interest to all. The summer synod focussed on supporting Lay Ministry and the newly appointed Deputy Warden for LLMs spoke about her aim to develop stronger ties within the lay ministry network. This aims to benefit people such as our own lay minister, Sue Richards. The autumn meeting offered a presentation on the Good Neighbours Network, a Hampshire-wide organisation offering energy support particularly to vulnerable people. At a time when energy costs are on everyone’s minds you might benefit from checking their link goodneighbours.org.uk The recent spring meeting focussed on developing stronger church/education links particularly with primary schools. Working with families through such programmes as Bubble Church and Toddlers groups leads to opportunities to engage youngsters with church in informal settings and we continue to thank God for the impact of Rebecca Webb’s role as Children and Families Worker within our parish. Meetings include reports on common projects supported by the deanery including the Church Tent at The New Forest Show. Summer 25 proved the biggest outreach yet, with 180 volunteers involved over the 3 day event - providing refreshments and offering a programme of children’s craft activities and ever popular face-painting. A deanery delegation visited Rwanda joining with 4000 Rwandans in a special celebration service to mark 100th anniversary of the Anglican church in that country. Seeing firsthand the challenges the Rwandan church faces helped the delegates appreciate how much personal links strengthen the blessing of fellowship and common purpose experienced through the hosts’ generous hospitality. If you would like to know more about any of the topics mentioned please contact the deanery representative at St Marys or All Saints. ## **Margaret Renouf** 19 A C C O U N 31ST DE￿bIBER 2025 HOFB JOKES SUITR 114, LYMINGTON TOTrIN HALL AVENUB ROAD HAI4PSHIRE Ia dent Exalluet. s rt to the Parochial Church catsn￿l of ￿lf•ra +>ll Sea We report on the accowits OE the ParOCTr￿aL thurcb Coun￿1 for th• yéat 318t Dacanber 2025. are sat out on Pag￿ 2 tts 10. onsibxlxeies 0£ tha Trustees of the PCC arAd Examiner As the Trustees of the Paro¢lllal Church Counczl you ate reaponsible ftst tho pt•paratsorA of the accowits th accordance with the require￿￿￿8 0£ the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) . Y¢u consider that an audAt &8 Aot reqllired for this yw tsttder section 144{21 0£ As Indep8Thdent EXa￿neE xt 18 our responsiknlty to: LxaJlliA* th• accounts under secknoTh 145 of the 2011 A¢t." To follow the proceduros I￿a dowts th th• Gonoral Directxons givgn by the Charity Cotii8sitsner8 (under section 145151 Ibl C•f tha 2011 To otate whether part¥+>Jlat nattsrs have cone to our att&ntLOn. Basis of In rt Out axaxinatson wa8 carrLed out ￿ accordance with the General Dxr•ctionB given by the a￿￿ty cor￿lSSion. ArA examinat&on &n¢ludAs teviev 0£ tha aceouAtsrtg tecords kept by the Pattsehial Churth Cc)un¢il and a compari$on of t?￿ aco)wits presgAt•d with thos• r•cords It also includes Considera￿0￿ of any unusuaL it•ms or (￿8closUre3 in the accounts and seaking ezplanatsonx froa you a8 knstses concArning any ¥uch ]llattgrs. The proeethres undertakon d¢ not provide all tha evid8nce that Would b8 requrgd th an a￿￿t, and con$aquently no tspinion is givan as to whèther the accounts a trua and f￿r view and the roport X8 I￿t•d t¢ thosa natt&t6 Set out thg statement below. ndent Exauxrser, s StstgTrRnt In conn&ct&on with our no Aatte¥ ha• ¢¢m• to our attention: {11 which ￿Ve8 us zea80r￿le caus• to that ￿ any a) to keep accountsng records ￿ a¢xordanc• tAith section 130 of the 2011 Act. bl ts pz¢para accounts wknch accord wlth th• aecountxng records and COTaply with the acctsvntitig requirements of tho 2011 A¢t have not been met,. or (2) to which, in our opinion. attention 3hould be drawn in order to i*o- HOPE JONES CHARTEBED ACCOUNTAtrrs 18th ifjarch 2026 S￿tth 114, Lymthgttin Taim Hall. Avenue Road, L￿NGTc￿, Hallts S041 gzc 31ST DECEbJBER 2025 2025 2024 FIXED A8SET8 Note IAv*Atsonts Daposxt Accounts 360,712 269,861 Debtoz6 and Prepaynents Cash at Battk Ail Saint8 8t. Mary, 17,359 15,608 33,880 8.478 34,599 7,673 42.358 42,272 Ca8h in Hand Act82 Fund 200 200 59,917 58,080 LIABILXtXE8: AbJ)UWIS FALLI￿ DUE WITHIN ¢)NE YXAR 32.715 19,555 CURPXNT ASSETS 27.202 38,525 NET ASSETS £395. 914 £308,386 Unrostrictad All S￿￿t8 8t. 164,183 25,401 162,276 26,204 189.584 188,580 D&8ignat8d Tower Fund 125.000 80,000 314.584 268.580 R88tricted io 81.330 39,806 £395,914 £308,386 18th tdarch 2026 and 8igned on botjalf by: Vicar Htsnor FOR THE YEAR B14DED 3181 DECEbSBER 2025 tlnr•8tricted Restricted Total FW]ds 2025 2024 Ngte Donations and legacies Charltable activitse¥ Othor ttading aetkvit1•8 rnve3tmetsts 2{a) 2(b) 2(c) 2(d) 258,413 53,613 3,010 29,995 66,355 324,768 53,613 3,010 29.995 282,135 56,636 1,592 30.643 £345,031 £66,355 £411,386 £371,006 Ilalsxng fund8 Charitabl& activities Other co8t¥ 3(a) 31b) 3(e} 4,578 292.190 2,259 1,207 23.624 5,785 315,814 2,259 8.335 308,354 1,900 £299,027 £24.831 £323, 858 £318,589 46,004 41.524 87,526 52,417 Jnd balanceJ at lat OaThuary 2025 268,580 39.806 308.386 255, 969 FLfND BALANCES AT 318T DECEI48ER 2025 £314,584 £81.330 £395, 914 £308,386 ￿￿E3 TO Of FIt4ANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR EE4DED 318T DE¢￿trIBER 2025 {a) Accoun ChurclL Aeeoutstang Re￿latiOnS 2006 tog•thar with applicable C08t coaveDtion. Ib) Fixad Assets 8tate4gut8 by s. 10 12) la) of thè Cbatitlas Aot 2011. and no valué during the year on con8ecratetl or b•1k•f￿a& bulttsng3 and *¢vablè church fuEnlshiag$, 18 writt•n off aB expenditure XA the Stata•At of F1rAn￿al Actsviti8#. writt•rt off when the a88et is acquxr¢d. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECU4BZR 2025 otsi Fwid 2025 2024 2 la) Donat*on8 and Lagaol•8 Platwed Gxving: Gift donats*>n• Gi£E Axd ¢ollectLonB 114,003 16.979 11,132 42.196 810 114,813 16,979 11.132 47,948 114, 861 14,47L 12,25L 52.793 5.752 D¢Dat&ong All Saukts: 52.000 13,425 52,000 73.018 67,000 18,178 othèr 59.593 Othar Misaion Grant8: Dioceae Ei•w Forèst Di#tr*et cour￿&1 8.678 200 8,878 956 426 799 400 £258,413 £66. 355 £324, 768 £282. L35 2 Ib) Charitable Actsvxkn•$ Fe08 ALI Saxrkts Hall - H&re st. Mary'8 Hall - Hirè Lunth Club Co££¢e blorriw$ Parisb Magazuke 10.214 21,886 10,871 2.423 8.219 LO.2L4 2L,886 10,971 2.423 8.219 12,320 21.721 11.969 2,614 8,012 £S3,613 £53, 613 £56,636 2 (¢) Othar Tradxng Aetsvitie8 3,010 3,010 1,592 £3,010 £3,010 £1.592 2 (dl Invo8tty•ot¥ 12,995 17,000 12.995 17,000 13.003 L7.640 £29.995 £29, 995 £30.643 £345,031 £66.355 £4LI,386 £371.006 8 TO THB OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR rn YEAR ENDXD 31ST DECEbQER 2025 3. EXPENDITURE 011 Ilntastrictad R•8tr&cted Total 2025 2024 3 (a) Rai8ing Funds 1.729 1,207 2,936 255 Invastsènt 14anagement Coats 2,849 2,849 6,227 1,853 4,578 1,207 5,785 8,335 3 (b) Charitable Actxvitxes Mi88&on and Chat&tabl4 ￿Ving MinistEy 23.742 23.742 25.175 131.108 2.971 2.383 3.267 1,028 1,068 2.246 131,108 5,071 2,383 3,267 1,028 1,068 2.246 116.a85 4.569 2,099 4.297 856 2,100 Worship and Serriea ExEen8•8 Wottship Hospitality Organist 8alarxe6 * Pensx*XO arAd Expeno Fa￿lY Worker Schools mi￿$try 1,280 9.420 5,424 702 2,312 20,538 606 29,958 6,030 702 2,312 28,698 4,412 1,7L9 2.756 7.356 5,327 1,296 10,261 379 7,356 5,327 1,296 10,261 379 9.969 3,793 4.057 9,266 2,833 Xnsuranco Churchyard Expense8 - other Run￿llg Costs Chur¢h Hall Zzpenst? ALI Salnts - Se. Mary's LI￿{￿￿ Club OFetatstsnÈ Manager 13,558 9.372 1,262 22.493 10,372 6.637 5.194 1.642 648 13,558 9.372 1.262 22,493 10,372 6,637 5.194 1.642 678 13,977 7,977 1,438 19.971 11,610 7.866 7,042 1.130 2,062 Parxsh blagazxne Bxpen8ee H08Pital&ty CoBts Othez Costs All SaxntB 7,979 7,978 1,156 5,285 6,576 ProJ0Ctor Irnprovgments - Livestrqam Projo¢t - Upgrade Webai B911 Taw•r 2,643 2.643 30 ioi ioi 350 £292,190 £23, 624 £317,021 £308,354 3 Ic) oth￿ Costa 639 1,620 639 1,620 580 1,320 £2,259 £2,259 £1,900 £299,027 £24,831 £323, 858 £318,589 FOR YEAR ENDED 3181 DECEbtsER 2025 Stsff Coats Adunistratsve Assistant who the Parish O£fxce and the HallÈ. and a full-tA•• F￿LlY ard Sclkools 1oad8r who hgad¥ up ouz £or young £￿Iles. one of tha above wor¥t thazL £60,000. 0£ •llployae8 va8 3 (2024 - 3) eTrployment with the PCC. Remuneraknon xs only its respoct 0£ #*rvieAS l￿d down by th• Cbarity Comryzssxoner¥ thg funds Jlloy bo u3ed £or the purchasa 0£ land and buil￿￿98 to be settled upon trust for the use of the PariBh. The incoma ari¥ing £rom tha ￿ve¥t￿ltS Thay be used th Eurtheting the religious and cbarit8ble work of the Parish. The assets 0£ the Trn8t a8 at 31st Decefyber 2025 which are not 8ho•m 3n the accounts comprise a 251 interest In the £r•8hold 0£ d3 h• balance with CBE wa8 valued at £4.595 at 31st 2025. 12. Rela￿￿ P Transactions W￿lst ful£illittg th•ir duti¢8 during the year are detailed below:_ 2025 2024 Rgv'd T. And•r80n - Rev Trd S. DinstrLor• Clerk in Holy Qrdets R. Webb - F￿lY •nd Schoo15 I￿ad￿￿ - 2,877 2.795 29.958 1,684 1,370 2,766 651 28,698 1,365 909 Nuigs TO ThE STATEbIZl￿ OF FINANCIAL ACfIVITXe8 FOR ￿ TEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 202S 13. Statsm•nt of Fillan￿al Act>vitse8 foz the to 31st Decembar 2024 In¢oxa and endowm￿ts ftOYL Donation? and Iti>a￿e8 Charitablo actAvit*•8 Oth•r ￿adIti9 4ctxvits•s ve6tTrents 256.988 56,636 1,592 30,643 25,247 282,135 56,636 1,592 30,643 £345,759 £25,247 £371,006 enditure on Raising fuAdÉ charits￿le activities Other costs 8,335 272.172 1,900 8,335 308.354 1,900 36.182 £282,407 £36.182 £318.589 NET ￿cr￿/ IEXE>ENDITURE) 63,352 <10, 935) 52,417 Fund balarLe•* at 1st January 2024 205,228 50.741 255, 969 FUI4D BèLPIIQS AT 31ST DECE14BER 2024 £268,580 £39,806 £308,386 io A C C O U N 31ST DE￿bIBER 2025 HOFB JOKES SUITR 114, LYMINGTON TOTrIN HALL AVENUB ROAD HAI4PSHIRE Ia dent Exalluet. s rt to the Parochial Church catsn￿l of ￿lf•ra +>ll Sea We report on the accowits OE the ParOCTr￿aL thurcb Coun￿1 for th• yéat 318t Dacanber 2025. are sat out on Pag￿ 2 tts 10. onsibxlxeies 0£ tha Trustees of the PCC arAd Examiner As the Trustees of the Paro¢lllal Church Counczl you ate reaponsible ftst tho pt•paratsorA of the accowits th accordance with the require￿￿￿8 0£ the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) . Y¢u consider that an audAt &8 Aot reqllired for this yw tsttder section 144{21 0£ As Indep8Thdent EXa￿neE xt 18 our responsiknlty to: LxaJlliA* th• accounts under secknoTh 145 of the 2011 A¢t." To follow the proceduros I￿a dowts th th• Gonoral Directxons givgn by the Charity Cotii8sitsner8 (under section 145151 Ibl C•f tha 2011 To otate whether part¥+>Jlat nattsrs have cone to our att&ntLOn. Basis of In rt Out axaxinatson wa8 carrLed out ￿ accordance with the General Dxr•ctionB given by the a￿￿ty cor￿lSSion. ArA examinat&on &n¢ludAs teviev 0£ tha aceouAtsrtg tecords kept by the Pattsehial Churth Cc)un¢il and a compari$on of t?￿ aco)wits presgAt•d with thos• r•cords It also includes Considera￿0￿ of any unusuaL it•ms or (￿8closUre3 in the accounts and seaking ezplanatsonx froa you a8 knstses concArning any ¥uch ]llattgrs. The proeethres undertakon d¢ not provide all tha evid8nce that Would b8 requrgd th an a￿￿t, and con$aquently no tspinion is givan as to whèther the accounts a trua and f￿r view and the roport X8 I￿t•d t¢ thosa natt&t6 Set out thg statement below. ndent Exauxrser, s StstgTrRnt In conn&ct&on with our no Aatte¥ ha• ¢¢m• to our attention: {11 which ￿Ve8 us zea80r￿le caus• to that ￿ any a) to keep accountsng records ￿ a¢xordanc• tAith section 130 of the 2011 Act. bl ts pz¢para accounts wknch accord wlth th• aecountxng records and COTaply with the acctsvntitig requirements of tho 2011 A¢t have not been met,. or (2) to which, in our opinion. attention 3hould be drawn in order to i*o- HOPE JONES CHARTEBED ACCOUNTAtrrs 18th ifjarch 2026 S￿tth 114, Lymthgttin Taim Hall. Avenue Road, L￿NGTc￿, Hallts S041 gzc 31ST DECEbJBER 2025 2025 2024 FIXED A8SET8 Note IAv*Atsonts Daposxt Accounts 360,712 269,861 Debtoz6 and Prepaynents Cash at Battk Ail Saint8 8t. Mary, 17,359 15,608 33,880 8.478 34,599 7,673 42.358 42,272 Ca8h in Hand Act82 Fund 200 200 59,917 58,080 LIABILXtXE8: AbJ)UWIS FALLI￿ DUE WITHIN ¢)NE YXAR 32.715 19,555 CURPXNT ASSETS 27.202 38,525 NET ASSETS £395. 914 £308,386 Unrostrictad All S￿￿t8 8t. 164,183 25,401 162,276 26,204 189.584 188,580 D&8ignat8d Tower Fund 125.000 80,000 314.584 268.580 R88tricted io 81.330 39,806 £395,914 £308,386 18th tdarch 2026 and 8igned on botjalf by: Vicar Htsnor FOR THE YEAR B14DED 3181 DECEbSBER 2025 tlnr•8tricted Restricted Total FW]ds 2025 2024 Ngte Donations and legacies Charltable activitse¥ Othor ttading aetkvit1•8 rnve3tmetsts 2{a) 2(b) 2(c) 2(d) 258,413 53,613 3,010 29,995 66,355 324,768 53,613 3,010 29.995 282,135 56,636 1,592 30.643 £345,031 £66,355 £411,386 £371,006 Ilalsxng fund8 Charitabl& activities Other co8t¥ 3(a) 31b) 3(e} 4,578 292.190 2,259 1,207 23.624 5,785 315,814 2,259 8.335 308,354 1,900 £299,027 £24.831 £323, 858 £318,589 46,004 41.524 87,526 52,417 Jnd balanceJ at lat OaThuary 2025 268,580 39.806 308.386 255, 969 FLfND BALANCES AT 318T DECEI48ER 2025 £314,584 £81.330 £395, 914 £308,386 ￿￿E3 TO Of FIt4ANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR EE4DED 318T DE¢￿trIBER 2025 {a) Accoun ChurclL Aeeoutstang Re￿latiOnS 2006 tog•thar with applicable C08t coaveDtion. Ib) Fixad Assets 8tate4gut8 by s. 10 12) la) of thè Cbatitlas Aot 2011. and no valué during the year on con8ecratetl or b•1k•f￿a& bulttsng3 and *¢vablè church fuEnlshiag$, 18 writt•n off aB expenditure XA the Stata•At of F1rAn￿al Actsviti8#. writt•rt off when the a88et is acquxr¢d. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECU4BZR 2025 otsi Fwid 2025 2024 2 la) Donat*on8 and Lagaol•8 Platwed Gxving: Gift donats*>n• Gi£E Axd ¢ollectLonB 114,003 16.979 11,132 42.196 810 114,813 16,979 11.132 47,948 114, 861 14,47L 12,25L 52.793 5.752 D¢Dat&ong All Saukts: 52.000 13,425 52,000 73.018 67,000 18,178 othèr 59.593 Othar Misaion Grant8: Dioceae Ei•w Forèst Di#tr*et cour￿&1 8.678 200 8,878 956 426 799 400 £258,413 £66. 355 £324, 768 £282. L35 2 Ib) Charitable Actsvxkn•$ Fe08 ALI Saxrkts Hall - H&re st. Mary'8 Hall - Hirè Lunth Club Co££¢e blorriw$ Parisb Magazuke 10.214 21,886 10,871 2.423 8.219 LO.2L4 2L,886 10,971 2.423 8.219 12,320 21.721 11.969 2,614 8,012 £S3,613 £53, 613 £56,636 2 (¢) Othar Tradxng Aetsvitie8 3,010 3,010 1,592 £3,010 £3,010 £1.592 2 (dl Invo8tty•ot¥ 12,995 17,000 12.995 17,000 13.003 L7.640 £29.995 £29, 995 £30.643 £345,031 £66.355 £4LI,386 £371.006 8 TO THB OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR rn YEAR ENDXD 31ST DECEbQER 2025 3. EXPENDITURE 011 Ilntastrictad R•8tr&cted Total 2025 2024 3 (a) Rai8ing Funds 1.729 1,207 2,936 255 Invastsènt 14anagement Coats 2,849 2,849 6,227 1,853 4,578 1,207 5,785 8,335 3 (b) Charitable Actxvitxes Mi88&on and Chat&tabl4 ￿Ving MinistEy 23.742 23.742 25.175 131.108 2.971 2.383 3.267 1,028 1,068 2.246 131,108 5,071 2,383 3,267 1,028 1,068 2.246 116.a85 4.569 2,099 4.297 856 2,100 Worship and Serriea ExEen8•8 Wottship Hospitality Organist 8alarxe6 * Pensx*XO arAd Expeno Fa￿lY Worker Schools mi￿$try 1,280 9.420 5,424 702 2,312 20,538 606 29,958 6,030 702 2,312 28,698 4,412 1,7L9 2.756 7.356 5,327 1,296 10,261 379 7,356 5,327 1,296 10,261 379 9.969 3,793 4.057 9,266 2,833 Xnsuranco Churchyard Expense8 - other Run￿llg Costs Chur¢h Hall Zzpenst? ALI Salnts - Se. Mary's LI￿{￿￿ Club OFetatstsnÈ Manager 13,558 9.372 1,262 22.493 10,372 6.637 5.194 1.642 648 13,558 9.372 1.262 22,493 10,372 6,637 5.194 1.642 678 13,977 7,977 1,438 19.971 11,610 7.866 7,042 1.130 2,062 Parxsh blagazxne Bxpen8ee H08Pital&ty CoBts Othez Costs All SaxntB 7,979 7,978 1,156 5,285 6,576 ProJ0Ctor Irnprovgments - Livestrqam Projo¢t - Upgrade Webai B911 Taw•r 2,643 2.643 30 ioi ioi 350 £292,190 £23, 624 £317,021 £308,354 3 Ic) oth￿ Costa 639 1,620 639 1,620 580 1,320 £2,259 £2,259 £1,900 £299,027 £24,831 £323, 858 £318,589 FOR YEAR ENDED 3181 DECEbtsER 2025 Stsff Coats Adunistratsve Assistant who the Parish O£fxce and the HallÈ. and a full-tA•• F￿LlY ard Sclkools 1oad8r who hgad¥ up ouz £or young £￿Iles. one of tha above wor¥t thazL £60,000. 0£ •llployae8 va8 3 (2024 - 3) eTrployment with the PCC. Remuneraknon xs only its respoct 0£ #*rvieAS l￿d down by th• Cbarity Comryzssxoner¥ thg funds Jlloy bo u3ed £or the purchasa 0£ land and buil￿￿98 to be settled upon trust for the use of the PariBh. The incoma ari¥ing £rom tha ￿ve¥t￿ltS Thay be used th Eurtheting the religious and cbarit8ble work of the Parish. The assets 0£ the Trn8t a8 at 31st Decefyber 2025 which are not 8ho•m 3n the accounts comprise a 251 interest In the £r•8hold 0£ d3 h• balance with CBE wa8 valued at £4.595 at 31st 2025. 12. Rela￿￿ P Transactions W￿lst ful£illittg th•ir duti¢8 during the year are detailed below:_ 2025 2024 Rgv'd T. And•r80n - Rev Trd S. DinstrLor• Clerk in Holy Qrdets R. Webb - F￿lY •nd Schoo15 I￿ad￿￿ - 2,877 2.795 29.958 1,684 1,370 2,766 651 28,698 1,365 909 Nuigs TO ThE STATEbIZl￿ OF FINANCIAL ACfIVITXe8 FOR ￿ TEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 202S 13. Statsm•nt of Fillan￿al Act>vitse8 foz the to 31st Decembar 2024 In¢oxa and endowm￿ts ftOYL Donation? and Iti>a￿e8 Charitablo actAvit*•8 Oth•r ￿adIti9 4ctxvits•s ve6tTrents 256.988 56,636 1,592 30,643 25,247 282,135 56,636 1,592 30,643 £345,759 £25,247 £371,006 enditure on Raising fuAdÉ charits￿le activities Other costs 8,335 272.172 1,900 8,335 308.354 1,900 36.182 £282,407 £36.182 £318.589 NET ￿cr￿/ IEXE>ENDITURE) 63,352 <10, 935) 52,417 Fund balarLe•* at 1st January 2024 205,228 50.741 255, 969 FUI4D BèLPIIQS AT 31ST DECE14BER 2024 £268,580 £39,806 £308,386 io